What a meeting this was to start the New Year! We managed to put up displays of eighteen frames on the subjects starting A. B. or C.

Phil managed to bring along 8 sheets of stamps from ‘C' Canada, miniature sheets and stamps with coins on.

Barry C. brought along a wonderful display of stamps from ‘B' Barbados, ranging from 1852 to more modern, all in very fine used condition.

Mike continued his theme on ‘Lighthouses' this time with ‘A' Australian stamps and postcards depicting some of the many lighthouses in Australia.

Barry P. displayed for us some of his selection on ‘A' Anniversary (15th) of the death of Diana Princess of Wales. This consisted of a whole frame, many printed by the Crown Agents.

Don T. displayed a selection of stamps ‘A' for Ascension Islands, with some very attractive issues.

Bob came along complete with a display on ‘A-B-C' ‘A' Army, ‘B' Battle and ‘C' for Campaign. An excellent display on Napoleonic Wars and the Peninsular war, some of which were in A3 format, something that is becoming more popular in displays.

Fred entered the spirit of the evening with a display of ‘C' Christmas stamps from the first issue in 1970 to the latest issues. A truly colourful display.

Wendy provided us with a very neat and colourful display of stamps and postmarks relating to the subject of ‘B' Books. A two frame display of splendid quality.

Peter related his display to the subject of ‘A' Airmail covers. Some of which were first flight covers. A Trans-Atlantic R34 cover was among part of his display.

David's subject was ships from the First World War that fought in the ‘A' Atlantic, this was a display of postcards showing some very well known ships of the period.

John came along with some sheets on the letter ‘C' for cancellations – 2 postcards, on which had ‘Dumb Cancels' from WWI. ‘C' for Cinderella stamps showed details of two recipients of the V.C. Jack Cornwell from HMS. Chester and Major Richard Willis of the Lancashire Fusiliers in Galipolli in 1915.

This was a great evening and appreciated by all the members that attended.  One I hope that we can repeat for the enthusiastic response  throughout the evening.

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By kind permission of the Upton Library, we have a philatelic display on show there periodically.

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Future Meetings

19th January - Members postcard displays

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The Club meets at the Upton Community Centre in the evenings of the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Annual membership subscription is £6. For further details please contact:

Secretary:. Peter Grey 01929 550766

Local contact: Mike 01202 622873 (Upton)

Or email: philathome40@hotmail.com